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Despite improvements in safety technology and mandatory seatbelt laws nationwide, car accidents remain one the leading causes of serious injury and death in the U.S. In 2015 alone, more than 35,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes, while another 2.35 million were either injured or disabled. The economic impact of these accidents is estimated at nearly $2.5 billion each year.

Many car accident victims find their lives altered drastically by these tragic events. Even a minor injury could need costly medical care, while a serious injury, such as spinal and head trauma, can lead to permanent disability.

Since the consequences of car accidents can be so severe, it’s often possible for accident victims to take legal action against the parties responsible for the accident. At the Ron Aslam Law Office, we understand how important this can be for victims of accidents in Kentucky, as it means financial compensation for a car accident that was not your fault.

Common Types of Auto Accidents

Unfortunately, not all car accidents are fender-benders with little to no injury or property damage. Many are much more serious, involving extensive vehicle damage, serious injury, and even death. The most common causes of auto accidents include:

Reckless Driving and Speeding

Driver Error

Drunk Driving (DUI)

Pedestrian Accidents

Car Malfunction or Defects

Common Auto Accident Injuries

Depending on the type and severity of the auto accident, victims might suffer from many different types of injuries. Some of the most common are:

Head and Brain Injury. Closed head injuries and traumatic brain injury are common with car accidents. These can range from a temporary concussion to permanent damage that requires lifetime care.

Back and Neck Injury. One of the more common injuries in car accidents are spinal injuries because the spine absorbs vehicle impact. Medical care can involve physical therapy, surgery, and even accommodation of paralysis.

Broken Bones. A hard impact can easily break bones in just about any part of the body. Depending on the injury, recovery can be painful and even involve long-term damage.

Burns. Even with no fire, burn injuries are common in auto accidents. They can be caused by the road, vehicle parts, and even the airbag.

Lacerations and Contusions. Cuts and bruises are often present in car accidents from impact, flying glass, and other jagged parts. If not attended to properly, these minor injuries can turn into serious infections and cause lasting problems.

Loss of Limb. While not common, loss of a limb does occur when a body part is pinned or trapped in a vehicle. If a full or partial amputation is necessary, long-term care and vocational rehab are required.

Death. In the most extreme conditions, someone dies in a car accident. If this accident was not your fault, this is called wrongful death, and family members have the right to recover compensation for this act.

Who May be at Fault in Auto Accidents

When you’re involved in an auto accident, it’s often a painful and confusing time. There are injuries to attend to, property damage to address, and phone calls to make. Some of the people who want to ask you questions or “help” may not have your best interests in mind. This is particularly the case with insurance companies, who could represent the parties at fault and want to minimize their payouts.

Here are just a few of the parties that could be at fault, or asked to pay, in an auto accident:

Negligent Individuals. This is the most common scenario, where another person owns a vehicle and causes an accident by driving recklessly or making an error on the road. In these cases, the driver or the owner of the vehicle are responsible for the accident and any damages that they’ve caused due to their negligence.

Private Business. In some cases, the vehicle might be owned by a company and the driver an employee who is engaged in work-related activities. Here, the driver is still liable, but the company may also be responsible because the driver was essentially acting on their behalf.

Auto Manufacturers. As our vehicles become more computerized and more complicated, we have seen an increase in vehicle recalls for defective and malfunctioning parts. If one of these defects causes an accident, the manufacturer of the vehicle should be held responsible. These cases can be complicated as these accidents often appear as if the driver of the malfunctioning vehicle were to blame.

Government. Although less common, there have been cases where improper road signage on public roads has led to some serious and sometimes fatal accidents. Also, defective traffic signals can cause car crashes on city streets. In any of these cases, the agency involved should be held responsible.

What You Can Recover After an Auto Accident

While every auto accident is different, they almost all cost drivers much more than imagined. Just a simple paint scratch and a trip to the emergency room can cost several thousand dollars. If you weren’t at fault in the accident, this shouldn’t come out of your pocket.

Car accident compensation varies, and several factors determine what will be collected in each case. Among these are the extent of injuries, property damage, and auto insurance or assets available to pursue collection. The types of damages include:

Economic Damages. These are damages that can be compensated with money and quantified. They include:

Property Damage

Medical Expenses (past and future)

Lost Income (past and future)

Non-Economic Damages. These are damages that compensate you for the negative experience and aren’t necessarily something that can be quantified. They might be awarded by the insurance company to avoid a negative jury verdict. They include:

Pain and Suffering

Mental Anguish

Physical Impairment

Physical Disfigurement

Loss of Companionship

Lowered Quality of Life

If you have been injured in an accident, you have the right to recover both economic and non-economic damages for your injuries and suffering. Seeking the advice of an experienced Kentucky accident attorney is the first step in determining these potential damages.

Auto Accident Attorneys

If you or a loved one have been injured, or a loved one killed, in an auto accident, you need an experienced and dedicated attorney on your side. The Ron Aslam Law Office has a proven track record of helping victims of wrongful injury get maximum compensation. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with our Kentucky auto accident lawyer today.

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